Q. ‘SHRESHTA Scheme’, which was seen in the news, was launched by which Union Ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Notes: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in India has introduced the "Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas" (SHRESHTA) as a step to encourage education and improve the socio-economic status of Scheduled Castes (SCs).
SHRESHTA's main goal is to extend the coverage of government development programs and rectify service gaps in areas predominantly inhabited by SCs within the education sector.